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Originally Posted by Tru_in_Blu
I've done ASA for a few years now. This year I'm also trying to get certified for NFHS and we're doing our training this month.
There are some differences in the pitching rules between the two associations, as I'm sure most of you are already aware.
On this year's ASA test, question 15FP:
"The pitcher may step on the pitcher's plate with their hands together as long as they separate them to take a signal before starting the pitch."...
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In prior year's ASA had a set of requirements that, taken together, meant the pitcher must not step onto the plate with the hands together.
She must, while on the plate:
1) Take the signals (or pretend to) with the hands separated;
2) Bring the hands together for 1-10 seconds;
3) Separate the hands to begin the pitch;
4) Not bring the hands together a second time;
Taken together, it was not possible to do all of this if the hands were together when the pitcher stepped onto the plate.
The change only clarifies this.
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Originally Posted by ASA 2009 Playing Rule Changes
Rule 6 Section 1 A Fast Pitch and Modified: The pitcher must take the position on the pitcher’s plate with the hands separated and the ball in the glove or the pitcher's hand.
Comment: This only clarifies a rule that Fast Pitch and Modified umpires have enforced for years.
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